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Jacob Worm Skjelderup

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Jacob Worm Skjelderup (3 December 1804 – 2 September 1863) was a Norwegian civil servant and politician who held several high-ranking roles in government during the mid-19th century. He served as Norway's state secretary from 1859 until his death in 1863.[1] In 1860, he was appointed Minister of the Navy, and in 1861, he briefly served as a temporary councillor of state. Skjelderup played a key role in the administration during a period of growing national identity and governmental development in Norway under the union with Sweden.[1]

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  1. ^ a b "Jacob Worm Skjelderup". Government of Norway. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
Civic offices
Preceded by Attorney General of Norway
1842–1859
Succeeded by